Field: Engineering and Technology
Review of Outdoor Power Equipment New Zealand qualification
Reviewed qualification
Ref |
Version |
Qualification Title (Level) |
Credits |
4009 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Outdoor Power Equipment (Level 4) |
175 |
Review information
Qualification Developer |
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council |
Reason for the review |
Scheduled 5 year review |
Review date |
July 2024 |
Outcome date |
January 2025 |
Next review date |
January 2030 |
Summary of development/review and consultation process |
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering, and Logistics Workforce Development Council met with employers and MITO, the sole provider, between July 2024 and September 2024 to review the New Zealand Certificate in Outdoor Power Equipment (Level 4) [Ref: 4009] and associated unit standards. Online meetings were held fortnightly to discuss industry training needs. Feedback from industry stakeholders confirmed that this qualification was working as intended. Industry agreed the Graduate Profile Outcomes and their credit values were still appropriate for a graduate of this qualification and still represented what industry needed. |
Main changes resulting from the development/review process |
Minor updates to ensure currency including version change as new template used and transition dates. |
Review outcome
Ref: |
Version |
Reviewed qualification |
Outcome category |
New qualification details/version (if applicable) |
4009 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Outdoor Power Equipment (Level 4) |
B-New version of qualification |
4009-2 |
Qualification review outcome categories
Outcome |
Result |
Category |
Minor changes to the qualification |
Qualification version number and ID (Ref) remain the same New review date is required |
A |
Moderate changes to the qualification |
New qualification version number ID (Ref) remains the same New review date is required |
B |
Significant changes to the qualification |
New replacement qualification with a new ID (Ref) The existing qualification will expire |
C |
The qualification is no longer required by industry |
The qualification will expire with no replacement |
D |
Transition information
Ref: |
Version |
Qualification Title (Level) |
Last date of entry* |
Last date of assessment |
4009 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Outdoor Power Equipment (Level 4) |
N/A |
31/01/2027 |
*only required for outcome category C or D
Any additional information
Version Information It is anticipated that no existing candidates will be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. However, anyone who feels that they have been disadvantaged may appeal to Hanga Aro Rau at the address below. Appeals will be considered on a case-by-case basis. For further information contact the qualification developer: Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and
Logistics Workforce Development Council Phone: 04 909 0255 |